A SNEAK thief stole a white leather purse containing £90 cash was stolen from the home of a 78-year-old woman in Sycamore Avenue, Burnley.
The incident happened between noon and 1pm on Sunday when she answered a knock on the door .
It is thought the thief sneaked in through the unlocked kitchen door.
A white leather handbag was returned to the pensioner by someone who found it on the nearby canal towpath.
Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with Burnley CID on 01282 472144 or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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